Cambridge Chamber of Commerce Chamber News Dec 2016-March 2017

DEC-MAR ‘17 | ISSUE 6

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Celebrating Business Awards Success

Is Your Plan Working?

Be More Sustainable

Meet Our New Members

NZQA approved Training Scheme

NZQA Approved

Health and Safety Foundation Skills Certificate QEC is excited to announce we have received approval under section 251 of the Education Act 1989 for this new training scheme. The Health and Safety Foundation Skills Certificate is delivered over 7 weeks (32 hours in the classroom) with face to face training, workplace, and on line learning time. The course comes with 14 NZQA credits.

This training scheme is intended to provide individuals who are currently, or who may in the near future be in the New Zealand workforce, with the foundation knowledge and skills of health and safety in NZ to work safely in accordance with the new Health and Safety at Work Act (2015) and its associated regulations, and or company requirements where relevant.

There are seven learning modules, four of which are compulsory and three elective.

Compulsory Modules Module 1

Introduction to Health & Safety in the NZ Workplace

4 hours

Module 2

Introduction to Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment

8 hours

Module 3

Complete Health & Safety Documentation and Report an Incident

4 hours

Module 4

Use and Maintain Personal Protective Equipment in the Workplace

4 hours

Elective Modules (choose any three) Module 5

Correct Manual Handling

4 hours

Module 6

Awareness of Fatigue in the Workplace

4 hours

Module 7

Awareness of Drug and Alcohol Issues in the Workplace

4 hours

Module 8

Introduction to Noise and Hearing Conservation

4 hours

Module 9

Hazardous Substance Awareness

4 hours

On completion of the Health and Safety Foundation Skills Certificate, students will have met the requirements of the following unit standards: Unit

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Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements

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17593

Apply safe work practices in the workplace

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3490

Complete an incident report

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Describe hazard identification and control, and apply risk assessment procedures under supervision in the workplace

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3492

Write a short report

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To find out more, or to discuss how we can deliver this training scheme for your workforce Email: training@qec.co.nz, Phone: 07 827 0075 or look for us online: www.qec.co.nz

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presidents corner

PRESIDENT Mel Engelbrecht Body and Motion Gym E. motion.mel@gmail.com M. 021 044 2022 P. 07 827 0847 VICE-PRESIDENT Phil Mackay Rouge Cafe E. phil@rougeempire.co.nz M. 021 337 255 P. 07 823 9178 VICE-PRESIDENT Quinton de Bruin SMART Advice E. quinton@smartadvice.co.nz M. 021 576 278 P. 07 211 4435 TREASURER Janine Peters Ag Technology NZ Ltd E. janinepeters@agtechnz.com M. 021 957 418 P. 07 827 9295 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Caro Gatley Ravenswood Manor E. caro@caroandco.co.nz M. 021 977 489 P. 07 823 4574 Greg Wallace Rocketspark E. greg.wallace@rocketspark.com M. 0800 76 25 38 ext 2124 Lesley Nielsen Lewis’ Barristers and Solicitors E. lesleyn@lewislaw.co.nz M. 021 524 824 P. 07 827 5147 Jim Goddin Grinter's Funeral Home E. jim@grinters.co.nz M. 027 579 2050 P. 07 827 0065 Emma Sinclair Emma’s Food Bag E. emma@emmasfoodbag.co.nz M. 022 0474 800 Angelique Gellert Loulous Hair and Beauty Spa E. loulous@vodafone.co.nz M. 027 209 8119 P. 07 827 5768 Susanne Lorenz The Smart VA E. susanne@thesmartva.co.nz M. 021 022 81845 CEO Tania Witheford E. ceo@cambridgechamber.co.nz M. 021 636 536 P. 07 823 3460 EVENTS COORDINATOR Loren Bennett E. info@cambridgechamber.co.nz P. 07 823 3460

Reflections and a focus on the future Looking back on 2016, Chamber has worked hard at establishing trusted connections and reliable relationships between all stakeholders in the Cambridge Business Community.

Chamber has advocated for and on behalf of Cambridge, been present and a key driver in the discussions around the Strategic Plan for Cambridge and increased engagement with members through more networking opportunities like Networking over Coffee, Business After Five, First XV and key stakeholder events.

The analysis of recent Chamber survey results, by MBA students at Waikato Management School, indicated the majority of our current members value Chamber networking opportunities as the most important benefit of being a member of the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce.

By creating a local network with the business community, the Chamber has shown itself to be approachable, providing value and benefit through facilitating connections.

The Chamber continues to provide professional development and educational programs with our highly successful MBA Mini Series, as well as our Seminars after Five.

In 2017 we will be focusing on more and new methods of communication and the quality of our member engagement. Our aim is to encourage engagement on more levels between members and stakeholders alike.

We will work to extend our brand awareness and brand influence, through increased partnership opportunities, both locally and nationally, as well as nurturing the relationships we currently have with existing sponsors and partners.

Thank you to our members, our exceptional board and operations team and our family of committed partners and sponsors. You are all integral to our success as the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce.

Mel

Mel Engelbrecht President - Cambridge Chamber of Commerce DISCLAIMER: The information in this publication is of general nature only and readers are cautioned not to act or rely on it without first seeking professional advice. Similarly, any opinions expressed in this publication should not be construed as official policy of the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce.

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CEO’s Message

IT HAS BEEN AN EVENTFUL AND SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR THE CHAMBER AND OUR INCREDIBLE CAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY. I'd like to say a big 'thank you' to our Strategic Partners: Accounted4, PAUA Architects (formerly Antanas Procuta Architects), Waikato Management School, Lewis Lawyers, The Connected Business Network (formerly Halobiz), Kaz Graphic Dezign, People in Mind, Compuhub, MediaWorks and to our National Sponsors Z Energy, Vodafone, Noel Leeming and OfficeMax. Thanks are also due to our Executive Team for their guidance, support and direction over the past year and to Loren for her outstanding commitment and who continually performs above and beyond for our members.

And lastly to you, our members! We look forward to an even better 2017!

Tania

Tania Witheford CEO - Cambridge Chamber of Commerce

YOU CAN PAY YOUR 2016/17 CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP IN INSTALMENTS?

just ask!

Number of full time staff $NZ + gst 1-2 ..................................................................$209 3-5...................................................................$259 6-10.................................................................$341 11-15..............................................................$424 16-20..............................................................$506 21-50..............................................................$589 51+..................................................................$671

a special thanks to Karen and the amazing team at Kaz Graphic Dezign for their support and expertise.

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NETWORKING OVER COFFEE NZ National Fieldays Society

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CHRISTMAS PARTY

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NETWORKING OVER COFFEE

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OPTIMUM

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BUSINESS AFTER FIVE Le Papillon Day Spa

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CHAMBER OFFICE CLOSES

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SEMINAR AFTER 5

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MAYORAL BREAKFAST FIRST XV

JANUARY 16

CHAMBER OFFICE REOPENS

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NETWORKING OVER COFFEE Accounted4

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BREAKFAST ilume

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BUSINESS AFTER 5 People in Mind

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SEMINAR AFTER 5 FIRST XV

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NETWORKING OVER COFFEE Balance Yoga

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BUSINESS AFTER FIVE Freedom Institute

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waipa networks awards

WAIPA NETWORKS SUPREME AWARD Cambridge Edition Excellence in Medium Business, Fonterra Excellence in Sustainability and Community Contribution (joint) AMBER GARDEN CENTRE

The entries for this year's Awards were so good, and the scores so close, that the judges awarded Highly Commendeds in the Excellence categories. Well done to these businesses: • RV Living (Sole Trader/Partnership) • Five Stags (Digital Strategy and Implementation) • Gallie Miles (Large) • CSC Buying Group (Small) • HUS (New & Emerging) • Loulous Hair and Beauty Spa (Medium)

Vodafone Customer Choice Cambridge and Overall Winner THE LILY PAD CAFÉ 6 / chamber news / DECEMBER - MARCH 2017

waipa networks awards

Te Awamutu Courier Excellence in Small Business THE HERBAL DISPENSARY People4Sucess Te Awamutu People Manager of the Year ANNETTE KERSHAW OF ENRICH+

People in Mind Cambridge Employee of the Year JOSH DILLON OF BODY & MOTION

Trustpower Excellence in Customer Service Raglan and Vodafone Customer Choice Raglan

Trustpower Excellence in Customer Service Te Awamutu

MOUSEY BROWN

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waipa networks awards

Lewis Lawyers Excellence in Large Business Award Waipa District Council Outstanding Services to Business

GROWING SPECTRUM

RICHARD (RITCHIE) EDGE OF ACCOUNTED4

People4Success Employee of the Year Te Awamutu

Rocketspark Excellence in Sole Trader/Partnership Business

Waikato Management School Emerging Business Leader of the Year

BRENDA WHITEHEAD OF GROWING SPECTRUM

THE SECOND FLOOR YOGA & WELLBEING CENTRE

GREG WALLACE OF ROCKETSPARK

NZME Excellence in New and Emerging Business

Vodafone Customer Choice Te Awamutu

LASZLO BOATS NZ

LUXE & CO

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Waipa District Council Excellence in Digital Strategy and Implementation

Fonterra Excellence in Sustainability and Community Contribution (joint)

EMMA'S FOOD BAG

CSC BUYING GROUP

People4Success Employee of the Year Raglan MAKI FROM RAGLAN INK (photo not available)

Trustpower Excellence in Customer Service Cambridge LOULOUS HAIR AND BEAUTY SPA

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pot of gold SOMETHING I ASPIRE TO IN MY BUSINESS IS TO BE AN EMPLOYER OF CHOICE. IT’S THE “POT OF GOLD AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW” THAT I AM ALWAYS AIMING FOR. And it’s not just because I’m an HR nerd; it’s because I believe it is sound business practice to be an employer of choice. In a market where the unemployment rate is dropping (at 4.9% in July 2016), your culture can work to attract good quality candidates and be the deciding factor in whether they want to work for you.

SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES When I see highly successful businesses, what strikes me again and again about them is that their staff love to work there. This creates both a financial and non-financial edge for the company that can translate into sustainable success. In a great work-place culture: •

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Recruitment becomes a whole lot easier because job hunters will seek out your company Employees love to come to work and are therefore more productive Employees will stay with you longer (especially the talented employees) Your business builds a great reputation which flows into how your products and services are perceived

BECOMING AN EMPLOYER OF CHOICE WITH A GREAT WORK-PLACE CULTURE Each business is so different that a one-size-fits-all mentality won’t work. Ultimately, if a business wants to be an employer of choice (if they aren’t already) it comes down to the business owner and their business culture.

For me, it starts with asking some (difficult) questions: 1. Do I have a strong brand with a positive work-place culture that people want to be part of?

2. Can I identify the type of person who fits with my business?

3. What does job satisfaction look like for my employees and can I provide it?

4. When a staff member leaves, do I ask why?

We’re human and so are our employees. We are motivated by different things in a job beyond coming to work and taking a pay cheque home. It’s more likely that our employees are looking for intangibles – career opportunities and progression, working with nice people, feeling valued and having challenging work, to name a few.

With the Christmas break coming up, and a new year ahead of us, it’s a good time to take stock and think about what you aspire to in your business and in your workforce. Being an employer of choice is my pot of gold, when it comes to my business. What’s yours?

LesleyAnn Thomas is a Human Resource Consultant with People in Mind. If you have any queries about this article you can contact LesleyAnn on 07 823 3250 or by email to lesleyann@peopleinmind.co.nz

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is your plan working? ~ By Mel Engelbrecht, Body and Motion ~

SUCCESS DOESN’T LOOK THE SAME FOR EVERYBODY. HAS THIS EVER HAPPENED TO YOU?

You start implementing your new diet, or exercise program or lifestyle change with all the best intentions.

Then you blow it after just a few weeks, ending up feeling like a failure.

And then the mental beat down begins: “I’m such a loser.”

“I shouldn’t have tried to be better from the start, then I wouldn’t have felt so useless now.”

But in reality your new plan could have been working, if you had just measured your progress differently.

Here is a smart approach to get your plan in motion and measure your progress realistically.

You’re in a better mood People don’t refer to you as Miserable Martha or Grumpy for being ‘hangry’ (hungry + angry) all the time. Your mental and emotional outlook is rowing the boat on an even keel, not capsizing the boat regularly.

You feel…motivated, as if change is possible. You’re more open to trying new things; mentally more ‘ON’ and more confident.

In part, these changes come from experiencing the change of habits, but also from nutrition itself. Our brains and bodies get the nutrients and chemical tools needed to regulate our emotions and produce our ‘happy neurotransmitters’.

It feels more like a lifestyle than a ‘diet’ Eating stops being a ‘thing’ and just starts being part of your daily life. You’re not on a ‘diet’. ‘Diets’ are a strict, boring chore, which over-complicate your already-too-busylife and which you cannot wait to quit. You naturally gravitate toward whole foods. You have a smart plan: part of your weekly routine is prepping meals in advance and having healthy backup options on hand. Having the occasional birthday cake or curly fries are not guilt-inducing any more or stop your motion - they’re just an occasional part of enjoying life. No biggie.

You sleep better and have more energy Five hours of fitful, flailing sleep is not normal.

There can be many reasons for poor sleep: stress, ageing, hormonal changes, being a new parent, over-training, too little protein, too much sugar, alcohol and caffeine, not enough vitamins and minerals. Your new plan is gaining momentum when you can pay attention, even during the 3pm accounting meeting. You start experiencing constant and steady energy, all day long, rather than a brief buzz and a crash.

You feel satisfied after meals Imagine feeling ‘full’. Not stuffed. Just satisfied, feeling like you’ve had enough. With your smart new nutrition plan, you’re eating slowly. You choose fresh foods and have less room in your diet for processed foods. You keep your metabolic rate in motion, eating regularly, nourishing your body with fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and fish. You know the difference between thirst and hunger and you know when to STOP. The feeling of deprivation has changed to one of satisfaction.

Body and Motion Ltd, 2 Oliver Street, Cambridge P: 07 827 847 E. mel@bodyandmotion.co.nz

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Your clothes feel just a little looser Your clothes fit. Not because you keep buying bigger sizes or ‘sucking-it-in-and-suffering’.

No, it really fits. No pulling fabric, no popping buttons, no weird wrinkles, no strangling collars, no bulges from belts or bra straps.

You will have built more lean mass. Ladies may find the scale goes up and their clothing size goes down, while men may find their chest filling out, their shoulders broadening and their waistline shrinking. The smart thing to do is to look in the mirror, not at the scale.

Let your Personal Trainer decipher what those numbers on the scale mean to you in terms of fitness and health.

You’re stronger and have more endurance Gradually, there is more of an ‘oomph’ getting out of bed than an ‘AARRGGHH!!!’ “Perhaps another set!” you think, eyeing up the next dumbbell. You’re using the same weight with more range of motion. Last month’s power curtsey is not a squat. You can pick up your laundry from the floor and squat down to pick up your baby! Touching your toes with straight legs has become a possibility and you can reach behind your back to scratch the itch between your shoulder blades.

Good and smart nutrition has improved your recovery and energy levels, leaving you fresher and quicker to recover. Because you’re giving your body the stuff it needs to do its job, you are progressively getting stronger, faster, better, and fitter. Your mind will be clearer and enable you to be more productive and effective at what you do.

So what does success look like for you?

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The Cambridge Raceway is well known for its harness and greyhound racing, but soon it will be used for much more.

Plans are underway to renovate the current facilities and overhaul the function rooms.

“Racing is a big thing here and that’s always going to be the core component," said Business Development Manager Dave Branch. “But we’ve got a lot of land, so we’re looking at what we could do with it.”

He said they were looking to hold junior touch rugby and other sporting events on the grass oval inside the track.

“We want to do things that have a community angle, things that support the community, and things that will support racing.”

He wants the raceway to become a destination spot, where people go daily instead of just on race days.

“Our facilities sit empty for a lot of the time, but we want to get it operating on days that aren’t just for racing.

The downstairs have a very 1960s look, so we’re going to paint it and brighten it up a bit."

The process of re branding and painting the building are in the early stages, but he has visions of people coming to use the meeting rooms, whether meetings are horse related or not.

“We are in a great location, away from town and have plenty of parking.” said Branch.

Currently the raceway is used to train about 100 standard bred horses a day.

Dave Branch - Business Development Manager E. dave@cambridgeraceway.co.nz M. 027 202 7778

What makes you different? ~ By Mark Jamieson, MediaWorks Radio ~

For over a decade I’ve been creating award-winning, result-focused, radio marketing campaigns for businesses just like yours. I’ve helped businesses across the North Island stand out from their competitors, increase brand awareness and boost sales with one simple thing. One thing you already have, one thing that you do every day. It’s the one thing that stands your business apart from any other. It's your USP and every business has one.

What is a USP? A USP is your unique point of difference , your Unique Sales Proposition, your Unique Selling Point: the reason customers should choose your business first. And no, it’s not your good customer service - good customer service is a required minimum, not a marketable point of difference. It's also not your free parking - free parking is not a reason to choose your business first. Customers make choices based on difference, not on what they'd expect to receive anyway.

Take a supermarket checkout for example. You expect good customer service from all of them, you can park your trolley anywhere and each of them offers the exact same function, yet you don’t randomly wander to any checkout lane - you CHOOSE one. You make your choice based on who you are and the differences in each lane because each lane offers something slightly different. You might choose the lane with the shortest line, the one with no sweets for the kids to demand, or the self-serve to save you time.

Your business is the same. You have a unique point of difference

and I can help you find it. Most business owners don’t really know what their USP actually is. Don’t worry, I’m an expert at finding it. Digging out your point of difference, pinning it down and making it work for you. As a member of the Cambridge Chamber I’m offering to help you find your USP for FREE - after all it’s something you already own! So, if you’d like to discover your USP, to have a chat about how you can stand out from the crowd and have more people choose your business, give me call for a Free Business Diagnostic.

Mark Jamieson - Regional Creative Director, MediaWorks Radio E. mjamieson@mediaworks.co.nz M. 027 258 6866

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Chamber is a proud supporter of the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES), which inspires young people to discover their potential in business and in life.

Vice President Phil Mackay recently attended the Waikato/King Country YES Regional Awards. Along with Nathan Orr of Waikato Chamber of Commerce, Phil presented the Teamwork Award to Mana Burgers of Hamilton Girls High School.

Three Waikato teams have made it to the national awards this year. Survive Out of School (SOS), of Waikato Diocesan School for Girls, were regional winners with their smartphone app for students leaving home and school. Fraser High School’s Be Somebody, specialising in vegan and organic skincare products, and St Paul’s Collegiate’s Crankworks, who developed a post-hole borer, have won YES National Excellence Awards and will join SOS at the national awards on December 6.

Photo: Phil Mackay (right) and Nathan Orr present the YES Regional Teamwork Award to Mana Burgers, of Hamilton Girls High School.

Business2Business I recently read an article written by Ian Ivey on the Marcollie Blue blog, entitled “Overcoming the Smart Gap”, where Ian points out that most businesses are not smart enough to know everything that is needed for a successful business.

Successful businesses identify their “smart gaps” and often find that through collaboration with others, these gaps can be successfully addressed with mutually beneficial outcomes. The pathway to finding the right collaborators is important and to do this there is a need to develop a strong eco-system that interconnects individuals who are prepare to share and collaborate.

Whilst only a very small part of this equation, this is where the Chamber can be pivotal in making introductions to innovative businesses and individuals that may well lead not only to new client, but open up all types of possibilities and opportunities, be it new products, services or solutions that would not have otherwise been possible without a collaborative approach.

Something worth thinking about? www.marcollieblue.com/blog/2016/1/25/overcoming-the-smart-gap

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10 FUN WAYS TO BECOMING A MORE SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS WAS THE TOPIC OF THE PEOPLE IN MIND SEMINAR AFTER FIVE, PRESENTED IN CONJUNCTION WITH PAUA ARCHITECTS AND THE WAIKATO ENVIRONMENT CENTRE. IT WAS ALL ABOUT BUILDING SUSTAINABILITY CAPABILITY WITHIN A BUSINESS AND OUR COMMUNITY. LesleyAnn Thomas of People In Mind said, “We loved the little gem shared by Camilla Carty-Melis: giving free bus passes to your staff if they use public transport. What a simple and effective way to build better employment relationships with your team and help the planet at the same time” There was much participation and conversation about sustainability and one of the key points is that it does not just mean being ‘green’.

Businesses need to be financially sustainable as well.

COMMUNICATION: When a business or individual embraces sustainability, big or small, it is important to share and communicate this, from the top down and the bottom up. Communicate what you are doing, how you are doing it and what the outcomes will be. This action can lead to alliances with other businesses, customers, suppliers and the community that could lead to future business engagement, which in itself is a sustainable practice.

AWARENESS: Thinking about the disposal of batteries, as an example, Camilla reminded us that when we dispose of batteries in the approved way (there is a collection point at Waikato Environment Centre), these are sealed in concrete and then go into the landfill. My horror was twofold. One, that these still end up in a landfill. Two, that despite the

toxicity of batteries being such that concrete is required, people still put used batteries in the rubbish to end up in landfill, unprotected. Whilst technology is changing and we hope that in time this will not need to occur, the impact that this toxic waste can have over time on our planet was not lost. Awareness and knowledge can lead to a change in behaviour.

REMEMBER: Profit, Planet, People and Principles (the four P's) when it comes to sustainability in business and our community.

In what ways could Cambridge businesses collaborate and innovate to make a more sustainable Cambridge? We'd love to hear from you.

Email: info@cambridgechamber.co.nz.

www.cambridgechamber.co.nz

... if every company was like Carricks Genuine, transparent, helpful and caring are the values that really matter to us. We hope you feel the same way.

If you believe we would be a good company for you, then please give us a call or email today.

Phone (07) 929 4471 or email info@carricks.co.nz

There’s a range of insurance products to suit everyone’s different needs. We can look at your situation and suggest ways to: Protect important assets, such as your house, contents, car, business, and farm equipment Cover any costs if you’re ill or injured Protect your business, its owners and key people Protect your income if you can’t earn, either temporarily or permanently Ensure your family receive timely healthcare Make sure your family is looked after in the event of your death

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THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FIRST XV YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORKING GROUP IS A GREAT WAY TO MEET OTHERS IN OUR BUSINESS COMMUNITY, AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN UNIQUE EVENTS, RAISE FUNDS FOR CHARITY, EXTEND YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND HAVE A GOOD TIME. This year has been a great one for the First XV, with kayaking, bubble soccer, Olympic networking, wine tasting and charity movie nights and quizzes, raising over $2000.

It’s easy to get involved. If your business or the business you are employed by is a Cambridge Chamber of Commerce member, email info@cambridgechamber.co.nz or call us on 07 823 3460 to be added to the mailing list and notified of upcoming events.

Not a member of the Chamber but would like to participate in the 1st XV? Get in touch - Sonya Walker, First XV chairperson welcomes your enquiry. Call/text 021 256 5258 for details.

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new members After years of experience in our industries, Cambridge locals Amy Banks and Joel Boyte have recently teamed together to form TAG, a consulting business offering Marketing, Accounting and Business Development advice and support.

Our aim is to help people get ahead in business (without huge overheads or costs), to ramp up sales, and point them in the right direction, teaming with our clients to support them through their whole business journey - no matter what stage they are at - startup, established or end.

We are both passionate about wanting you to succeed and will work with you to make that possible. We know every business has different development needs and that we don’t all fit into the same box so we offer a variety of competitively priced services so we can work with you on one or all of these options. So our clients can choose whether they just need accounting help, marketing advice or would like the support of both, catering to all areas of business from the small sole trader or single owner rental properties through to corporates and companies.

In April Glenn and

Jos Philip celebrated 10 years of owning Cambridge Glass Ltd, Glenn however was celebrating 24 years at the business!

In the 10 years we have seen both the business and our family grow! Glenn has also been a Volunteer in the local Fire Brigade for 9 of those years so some days are a little crazy but our customers have always been amazing at supporting him when he has needed to reschedule for a fire call!

We offer custom glass solutions for your home or business. Pet doors (standard and microchip), all re-glazing of broken windows or replacement of old scratched glass.

Frameless showers, splashbacks, mirrors and table tops and pretty much anything else our customers can come up with, are all made to measure – nothing off the shelf here!

We are a small team with two fully qualified glaziers but we have just taken school leaver Austin on trial for an Apprenticeship as the business is growing and we have recognised the need to expand in order to keep our high service standards.

This is a top priority for us at Cambridge Glass – we strive to excel at great service to our customers. In the office we have Jos full time and Kirstie comes in twice a week

to help out and she also provides cover to Jos when School holidays come or if one of the kids are sick! We are very family focused which is reflected in our office hours of 9-4.30pm but don’t worry - Glenn, Scott and Austin start at 8am or earlier and work till the jobs are done for the day, plus we are the only glazing firm in Cambridge to offer 24-hour call outs for break ins or other emergency work.

This year has seen the showroom and building having a makeover, the website is in the process of being re-built and we are getting new signwriting for the building as well - it’s been a year of updating and change and getting ready to take on the next 10 years!

>> 3 Commerce Street P: 827 6480

E. enquiries@cambridgeglass.co.nz www.cambridgeglass.co.nz

any situation or environment.

>> Amy Banks

E. amy.banks@tagusin.co.nz M. 021 123 1778 www.tagusin.co.nz

Nova Health: specialist nursing and caregiving services with a passion to care.

Nova Health is a specialist nursing and caregiving agency that works alongside many rest homes and hospitals within our community. We also work with private clients to assist with specialist care at home, particularly palliative care.

With a large network of highly trained professional nurses and caregivers we have a range of skills that can complement almost

Available services include: • General and specialist nursing and caregiving services (including personal care, companionship and home help) • In-home palliative care (including respite care and carer support) • Professional health consultancy At Nova Health we focus on keeping it simple, personal and being the best at what we do. We are a boutique agency with highly experienced staff and an emphasis on quality care.

>> Andrew McCathie P: 0800 896 772

M. 021 143 0253 E. andrew@novahealth.co.nz

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Cambridge Kerbing has recently been founded by local residents Rod Irvine and Susanne Lorenz. Using the established Kwik Kerb machinery Cambridge Kerbing provides continuous concrete garden and driveway edging, particularly for the residential market. There are several different profiles, colours and styles to choose from - perfect to fit any style of house or area.

Whether you are in a new building and want to set up your property well from the start or adding it to an established section, concrete kerbing will not just add value to your home but also make your everyday life so much easier.

Kwik Kerb has been the leading brand in domestic concrete kerbing for over 25 years.

Kwik Kerb is a global operation with business owners in over 20 countries and distribution networks in Australia, USA, Canada, UK, France, Brazil, South Africa and Saudi Arabia.

Rod and Susanne pride themselves with delivering exceptional and personal customer service as well as a fast delivery. Rod will go out of his way to create kerbing that is to the highest standard and will stand the test of time.

>> Rod Irvine M. 022 594 5572

E. info@cambridgekerbing.co.nz www.cambridgekerbing.co.nz

Networking group for home-based professionals and entrepreneurs Optimum meets once a month.

If you’d like to come along to an optimum meeting, please email info@cambridgechamber.co.nz for details.

mathZwise is a tutoring programme that works with students of all ages in Mathematics. The programme is regularly updated to keep pace with the changes in education. We have a policy of only one or two students per tutor, ensuring quality time is spent with each student. Our aim is to help our students build self-belief and fosters the importance of being conversant with numbers.

I started mathZwise at home in Tokoroa.

I could see there was a real need for a solid tutoring programme that followed the NZ curriculum and allowed students to work at their own pace to become more confident in Mathematics.

As Tokoroa grew more successful every year I opened branches in Hamilton and Taupo. Once the business grew too big to keep the personal touch with my customers I sought advice on the best way to grow and looked into the opportunity to franchise.

I sold my first 3 franchises in 2008.

There are now mathZwise centres on the Upper North Shore, Auckland East, Hamilton North, Hamilton South, Cambridge, Te Awamutu, Taupo, New Plymouth,

Papamoa and Palmerston North. These are all run by teachers with the same passion for children and learning as me.

As an organisation we only provide our services to the Employer (or their Managers) assisting in the resolution of employment disputes and the development of the organisation.

Our services are based on a legally compliant but strategically focused framework that provides practical and cost effective outcomes for the business and include Employment Relations, Human Resources, Recruitment and Business and Management Consulting.

We are experienced in working across the full Employment Relations/ Human Resources environment; from the

workplace, through the Mediation Services of the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment and the Employment Relations Authority. Our clients include small privately owned companies to large corporate organisations and cover all industry sectors.

M. 027 245 9155 For local enquiries: Kath Grindrod M. 027 310 1847 E. kath@mathzwise.co.nz

>> Linda-Maree Drake E. linda-maree@russelldrakeconsulting.co.nz P: 838 0018 www.russelldrakeconsulting.co.nz

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>> Kathy Redwood, Franchisor/Director

new members

Meraki Workspace is the first venture of its kind in Cambridge; a shared office space offering entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, home-based businesses and freelancers not only all the facilities of an office space but also to work within a community of likeminded people.

Meraki Workspace – create, connect, collaborate – describing clearly the emphasis for this space. Come and work and be productive, meet other exciting people and their amazing businesses and use these connections to create new stuff by learning from each other.

The space is inspiring and eclectic, designed to bring the very best out of the people who come to use it. Memberships are

flexible and affordable to suit the clientele’s needs and requirements.

Meraki is a Greek word, for which no direct translation is available, but it stands for doing anything with soul, creativity and love and leaving a piece of oneself in the work you do. This is exactly what founders Susanne Lorenz, Emma Sinclair and Rachel O’Reilly believe in. All three are prominently featured on the business scene in Cambridge, being active members within the chamber for their own individual businesses and place of employment.

The doors to the workspace will open beginning of November and applications for early-bird memberships are now being taken.

>> Susanne, Emma and Rachel E. hello@merakiworkspace.co.nz www.merakiworkspace.co.nz Facebook and Instagram @merakiworkspace

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The Scribe provides a writing service for business. When you need content for your new website, or new content for your existing website, blog posts and case studies written, or documents edited, rely on The Scribe for quality content to enhance your brand.

For many years I worked on business documents and on large infrastructure projects as the writer in the team. Good times, but once I discovered the joy of combining syntax and keywords in writing online content that engages readers with my client’s services and products – there was no turning back. I am Sandra Clark, and The Scribe is my business.

Writing content for online readers is challenging, but fun, requiring a combination of technical writing skills, professional writing skills and a sound understanding of how web-browsers read online.

Well used to working with busy clients, I can take the lead with writing content for your website. Professional, well-written content speaks directly to your readers about your services and products; it will establish your credibility and put you ahead of competitors.

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>> Sandra Clark

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partners

new members mathZwise Kath Grindrod E. kath@mathzwise.co.nz P. 0273101847 W. mathZwise.co.nz TAG Amy Banks E. amy.banks@tagusin.co.nz P. 021 123 1778 W. tagusin.co.nz Nova Health Andrew McCathie E. andrew@novahealth.co.nz P. 021 143 0253 Meraki Workspace Susanne, Emma or Rachel E. hello@merakiworkspace.co.nz W. merakiworkspace.co.nz

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